How many renters in Richmond Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
31.6% (±11.5 points) of renting households in Richmond Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 31.6% (±11.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 23.4% (±9.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.7% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Richmond Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Richmond Township | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.0% (±11.1 points) | 12.9% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.5% (±11.4 points) | 13.1% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.5% (±11.3 points) | 12.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.3% (±9.3 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.2% (±6.6 points) | 12.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 23.4% (±9.4 points) | 38.1% | 39.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Richmond Township against McHenry County, its state and the nation
| Richmond Township | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 31.6% (±11.5 points) | 50.6% (±3.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 23.4% (±9.4 points) | 38.1% (±3.1 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.7% (±3.7 points) | 30.2% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $67,396 (±$16,728) | $56,791 (±$4,428) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,242 (±$104) | $1,401 (±$41) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Richmond Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in McHenry County (50.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In McHenry County, Richmond Township ranks 35 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1617 of 2,503.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Richmond Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Township | — | 31.6% (±11.5 points) | — |
| Richmond | 0.9 mi | 27.7% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Grove | 2.9 mi | 0.0% (±86.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Genoa City | 3.7 mi | 39.2% (±27.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ringwood | 4.0 mi | 52.6% (±44.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burton Township (McHenry County) | 4.1 mi | 13.9% (±44.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Twin Lakes | 4.8 mi | 31.1% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Johnsburg | 5.6 mi | 41.4% (±38.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pistakee Highlands | 5.6 mi | 88.1% (±44.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pistakee Highlands, IL (88.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across McHenry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Algonquin | 45.5% (±12.7 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Huntley | 44.8% (±19.3 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Lakewood | 44.8% (±80.9 points) |
| 32 | Johnsburg | 41.4% (±38.7 points) |
| 33 | Hebron | 41.0% (±21.8 points) |
| 34 | Grafton Township | 32.6% (±10.3 points) |
| 35 | Richmond Township | 31.6% (±11.5 points) |
| 36 | Richmond | 27.7% (±10.9 points) |
| 37 | Hebron Township | 27.4% (±21.5 points) |
| 38 | Bull Valley | 20.0% (±88.9 points) |
| 39 | Burton Township (McHenry County) | 13.9% (±44.8 points) |
| 40 | Greenwood | 5.9% (±57.9 points) |
| 41 (tie) | Spring Grove | 0.0% (±86.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in McHenry County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Richmond Township
Are renters in Richmond Township rent-burdened?
31.6% of renting households in Richmond Township pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Richmond Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Richmond Township, IL spends 24.7% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richmond township, McHenry County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richmond township, McHenry County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richmond township, McHenry County, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Richmond township, McHenry County, Illinois (county subdivision:63654, in state:17 county:111).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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